Colgate-Palmolive(India) Limited has appointed Ram Raghavan as managing director during a decision was taken in a board meeting held on 18 July. The appointment will be effective 1 August. Raghavan has been associated with the organization since 1997 and assumed increasing responsibilities in Customer Development and Marketing. Over the years, he progressed through a series of leadership roles across various divisions and subsidiaries of Colgate-Palmolive. Before being elevated to the new position, Raghavan served as Vice President Marketing of Asia Pacific Division of Colgate-Palmolive.